Chelsea’s Lampard could be out for two months after England training knock

October 28th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has promised fellow Italian and England coach Fabio Capello to keep John Terry and Frank Lampard fresh and injury-free for England's World Cup challenge. "If I have a chance to rest players - especially those who play in their national teams - it's better for everyone," The Mirror quoted Ancelotti, as saying.

October 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard reckons that Manchester City will be a big threat to the Big Four this season, and they can also leave one of them facing a meltdown. Lampard was part of a similar revolution six years ago, when Chelsea had smashed their way into the European big time on the back of their owner's incredible wealth.

October 13th, 2009 LONDON - Mid-field striker Frank Lampard has said that England's players should never have been called'The Golden Generation', a nickname given by former FA chief executive Adam Crozier at the start of Sven Goran Eriksson's reign in 2001. "By calling us 'The Golden Generation' it was almost as if people were waiting for us to fail.

October 13th, 2009 LONDON - England midfielder Frank Lampard reckons that England striker Wayne Rooney is the only player since former legend Paul Gascoigne, whom he had seen motivating the team with the aura that they carry around them. Lampard acknowledges that Rooney is always missed if he is not in the team - not just for his brilliance on the pitch, but also for his enthusiasm off it as well.

October 10th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has backed England's World Cup bid and feels there are "so many reasons" why they should stage the 2018 tournament. Lampard believes no other country can match the facilities on offer in England or the passion of the supporters.

October 7th, 2009 LONDON - England midfielder Lampard is suffering an unusual slump this season, having not found the net in 10 games, but is confident about topping the goal scoring chart for Celsea sooner than later. According to the Daily Express, Lampard has scored 20 goals or more in each of his last four seasons for Chelsea.

September 11th, 2009 LONDON - England star Frank Lampard has revealed that coach Fabio Capello has instilled self-belief in his players, turning a bunch of players who failed miserably to qualify for Euro 2008 into a group of potential World Cup winners Capello, who arrived in England with a reputation as a master tactician, is proving that he has a Midas touch as well after England won eight games out of eight to qualify for the World Cup in South Africa. The England coach's management style as well as his knowledge of the game has also left his players contented with the way things are going.

September 8th, 2009 LONDON - England mid-fielder Frank Lampard has said that he is not bowled over by Croatian coach Slaven Bilic's reverse psychology ahead of the two team's face-off at the Wembley stadium on Wednesday. Lampard says that Bilic cannot fool him as both have been team mates in the past and know each other's moves.

September 8th, 2009 LONDON - England and Chelsea mid-fielder Frank Lampard has claimed that the transfer ban on his club can make it stronger. The Blues cannot sign any new players until January 2011, after being punished by UEFA for the illegal poaching of youngster Gael Kakuta.

August 15th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has revealed that Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is his dream team-mate. Lampard, who played along with Rooney during England's match against Holland on Wednsday, said that he would love to have him in his club side too.

August 5th, 2009 LONDON - England footballer Frank Lampard has urged his team-mates to win the 2010 World Cup as a tribute to Sir Bobby Robson, the former national coach who died at the age of 76 on July 31 after a long battle with cancer. The 31 year-old admitted that the death of Robson has hurt the Three Lions squad, and said that it made them even more determined to succeed in the tournament, which would be held in South Africa next year.

August 4th, 2009 LONDON - Midfield ace Frank Lampard is looking forward to a new era under Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea and the final surge towards next summer's World Cup with Fabio Capello's England. The two managers boast striking similarities and Lampard cannot wait to get cracking on both fronts.

July 30th, 2009 LONDON - England midfielder Frank Lampard has hailed new boss Carlo Ancelotti and warned champions Manchester United that Chelsea are determined to regain the Premier League title. Lampard said: "I grew up watching the Premiership and the League before that - and it's a lovely feeling to be the best team in your country and I want to get that back." "The League is where we need to get to the consistency levels we had a few years ago," The Sun quoted Lampard, as saying.

July 23rd, 2009 LONDON - England mid-fielder Frank Lampard has said that the Premier League and not Europe's Champion's League is Chelsea's number one priority in the 2009-10 season. "Personally, and as a club, we need to get back to winning ways in the league.

May 29th, 2009 LONDON - Frank Lampard insists that Chelsea cannot afford another season without a trophy, and warns that fear of failure will drive him on in FA Cup final. Lampard has grown accustomed to picking up silverware in his eight years at Stamford Bridge.